Asparagus Quiche

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5 slices bacon, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1-1/2 cups fresh asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
• 1-1/4 cups (5 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Swiss Cheese
• 1-1/4 cups (5 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 tsp. dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 (9-inch) prepared deep dish pie crust, unbaked

Directions

1. Cook bacon and onion in large skillet until bacon is almost crisp. Add asparagus; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings; set aside.
2. Beat eggs lightly in large bowl. Add half-and-half, cheeses, parsley, pepper, nutmeg and asparagus mixture; mix well. Pour into pie shell; place on baking sheet.
3. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 50 minutes or until golden brown and center is set.

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